September 30 / 19.30 Dundalk (AW)

19.30

Standard

William Hill Bet Boost Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5205.88
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 17 runners
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William Hill Bet Boost Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 642

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ex-Ballydoyle; second in modest 6f claimer here last week; handicap bow and first try at 1m.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(5)

1st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:37 Dundalk (AW)

Instrumental

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: James McAuley

Gained a second course win over 1m here in November but couldn't build on that over the extended 1m2f here when last seen; given a break and fewer miles on the clock than most of these but needs to prove he's as effective at 7f.

5/1

1st

8

(6)

9th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Instrumental

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: James McAuley

started quickly, briefly led, soon steadied and in touch with leaders, switched right and pushed along over 2f out, headway when ridden towards near side over 1f out, joined leader final 110yds, led final strides

7/2

5th

8

(1)

2nd Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:30 Dundalk (AW)

Instrumental

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: James McAuley

Ex-Ballydoyle 3yo has hit the ground running for new yard, not out of first three in four starts; C&D winner in September and touched off over 7f (The Bog Bank third) here next time; another solid run latest when placed on soft at Gowran and he'll appreciate getting back onto a sounder surface.

5/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 071600 C

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Won 7f handicap here mark in March; well held on turf since; will enjoy returning to AW but may find a few too strong.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

11

(9)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:55 Dundalk (AW)

Maestro Stick

8st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

3-41, though all three wins have been here; however, needs to find something on his recent efforts.

14/1

12th

11

(9)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:55 Dundalk (AW)

Maestro Stick

8st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

3-41, though all three wins have been here; however, needs to find something on his recent efforts.

14/1

7th

13

(9)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Maestro Stick

9st 0lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Dual C&D winner; latest win came over 6f here in claiming company in March but hasn't managed to get competitive since.

20/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: 700700

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Has come down a stone after five unplaced runs in turf handicaps; okay run sole AW start and cheekpieces added but needs a big step forward.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

6

(15)

6th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Zonik

9st 9lb

J: Cillian McConnell

T: John C McConnell

Opened his account over 1m here in October after a promising third the previous month; two respectable runs since then; an unknown quantity over this trip, fair chance if staying; hood now replaces blinkers.

5/1

15

(5)

4th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Zonik

9st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Course winner over 1m in October; two respectable performances in defeat since then; an unknown quantity over this trip, did not seem to stay when tied over 1m2f last summer; first reserve.

6th

4

(1)

14th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Zonik

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: John C McConnell

raced freely, in touch with leaders

6/1

16/1

Form: 054950

Last run: 129 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Ran okay in a couple of handicaps here in the spring and fair fifth at Naas; has had a break since May; yard amongst the winners.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(1)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Dark Street

10st 1lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Luke Comer

led, headed but prominent after 1f

12/1

4th

1

(10)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Street

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Luke Comer

Consistent of late and earned his fourth career success here when touching off Picpoul over 1m4f here three weeks ago under this rider; as effective over this trip and should be competitive again despite his 5lb penalty.

7/1

1st

13

(17)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Street

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Luke Comer

took keen hold, midfield

6/1

Form: -60061 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Landed a gamble over C&D a fortnight ago; ready winner from a wide draw that day; runner-up second in claimer on Wednesday; 8lb hike to contend with.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(10)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Darkdeserthighway

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four-time course winner (three over C&D); most recent win was last October, coming from off the pace; unplaced on next two starts; ran on well when third here in January.

6/1

3rd

7

(7)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Darkdeserthighway

9st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four-time course winner (three over C&D); most recent win was on October's recent return to the surface over 7f, coming from off the pace; was closing in on Ocean Manifest when fifth here four weeks ago (a neck in front of Mulgrave); player up in trip.

11/1

5

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Darkdeserthighway

9st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: M D O’Callaghan

Record of 3-13 on the AW; went into notebooks after fast-finishing fifth of 16 at Gowran (1m) last month, stone last over 1f out but making rapid gains in the closing stages; shouldn't be far away back on favoured surface.

10/1

12/1

Form: 140006 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Two turf wins over 1m and fine on this surface too; sixth in Laytown claimer; blinkers added.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(5)

18th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Rosie Rock

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: James McAuley

slowly into stride, pushed along briefly, towards rear, dropped to last when eased and pulled up after 3f, looked to go wrong

14/1

9th

3

(12)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Rosie Rock

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: James McAuley

dwelt start, soon midfield, ridden 2f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong

9/2

3rd

8

(10)

21st Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Rosie Rock

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: James McAuley

midfield, ridden and prominent under 2f out, went third 1f out, kept on, no match for first two

33/1

14/1

Form: 680048 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dual winner, including Newmarket handicap off 78, for Clive Cox; favourite both starts (7f) for this yard, not beaten far in fourth at Gowran; had one okay run on AW at Kempton so interesting down in grade here and fitted with new headgear combination.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(13)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

19:55 Ayr

Sadiqaa

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: H D McGuigan

prominent on outer

12/1

7th

12

(6)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:10 Down Royal

Sadiqaa

9st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: H D McGuigan

Dual winner came back to form when narrowly beaten in a Sligo handicap in May; not at that level in a claimer at the same venue since; excellent 7lb claimer on board here and could be a factor on ground which suits.

10/1

6th

8

(11)

15th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 206y

17:10 Sligo

Sadiqaa

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: H D McGuigan

midfield, headway 1f out, ran on final 110yds, not reach leaders

13/2

33/1

Form: 0-0750

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced on handicap bow at Limerick but well down the field at the Curragh; AW bow.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

11

(7)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lovesome Dove

9st 0lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Peter Lawlor

10-race maiden and didn't beat a rival over 7f here when last seen in November; hard to recommend on any recent form; up in trip.

25/1

17

(14)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lovesome Dove

8st 11lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Peter Lawlor

Third reserve; last of 13 over 1m here last time; stamina to prove at this trip; poor draw.

13th

9

(8)

30th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lovesome Dove

9st 5lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Peter Lawlor

Unplaced in nine outings; mark plummeting and now tried blinkered but remains hard to fancy.

33/1

5/1

Form: 0344

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Promise in maidens and kept on well into 5l fourth over 7f here on AW/handicap bow; trip will suit and unexposed.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

10th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Endless Season

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

in rear, in touch with leaders after 2f

9/1

9th

10

(4)

5th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

Endless Season

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Won at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) last month when dropped back in trip from 1m; that's her sole victory from 17 attempts and she failed to threaten at Wolverhampton (6f) last time, but that was her Tapeta debut and she's not written off now back on Polytrack.

11/1

8th

27

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Endless Season

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

in touch with leaders

11/2

Form: 903657 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off this mark in January but, overall, hard to win with; well drawn and interesting jockey booking for this first start for new yard.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(6)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Harbanaker

8st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: William Harvey

Dual course winner at 1m off higher marks than this; weakened into an 8l seventh when last seen here in January over C&D; 3lb wrong but on a dangerous mark if returning to form.

15/1

7th

14

(5)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Harbanaker

8st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: William Harvey

Dual course winner at 1m off higher marks than this; hung left when beaten 6l over C&D on latest (hampered); lurking on a dangerous mark and can't be fully discounted.

20/1

10

(17)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

20:05 Gowran Park

Harbanaker

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: William Harvey

Ended a losing run at Leopardstown in April; made some headway from rear when sixth of 17 at Naas three weeks ago but has a tough draw this time.

20/1

Form: 700020 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Seven wins, including three here, but none over this far albeit second over 1m at Gowran on penultimate start.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(15)

30th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Fit For Function

8st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

prominent, ridden and lost position 2f out, no impression over 1f out

12/1

11th

12

(2)

20th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 15y

14:35 Listowel

Fit For Function

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely Marshall

T: Joseph G Murphy

prominent, ridden over 2f out, lost third and beaten over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, lost position and behind inside final furlong

7/1

12th

12

(14)

3rd Aug 2022

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 160y

20:00 Sligo

Fit For Function

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Joseph G Murphy

always towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no impression under 2f out, eased inside final 110yds

14/1

7/1

Form: 0012/8 CD

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m and second over 7f here at two; missed well over a year; beaten 5l here in April and another layoff since.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(10)

4th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Chevillon

9st 0lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

slowly into stride, took keen hold, always towards rear, ridden and no extra when switched right over 1f out

12/1

9th

6

(9)

30th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Dundalk (AW)

Chevillon

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Winner here as a 2yo but has had her training issues; recent form not that encouraging but has dropped to a potentially dangerous mark now and encouraging jockey booking.

12/1

12th

10

(7)

18th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Chevillon

9st 3lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

Had her training issues; yard had three successive winners here lately, none favourite, one under this jockey; she couldn't make it four but took the eye and apparently had excuses; C&D winner hooded now, ready to fire.

4/1

Form: /000-3

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Didn't quite see out 1m2f when third after a long layoff here last month; 1m might suit and only having third start in handicaps.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(11)

16th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Stratacaster

8st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Miss Amanda Mooney

Good C&D third on return from long absence in August but has raced too keen for his own good on both starts since, well-backed back in trip a fortnight ago when close-up fourth; on a nice mark but needs to settle better to see this out; big claims if he does; 1lb wrong.

4/1

4th

12

(8)

4th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

21:30 Dundalk (AW)

Stratacaster

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Amanda Mooney

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, went second after 2f, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, kept on but lost third towards finish

14/1

13th

14

(8)

30th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Stratacaster

8st 12lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Miss Amanda Mooney

midfield, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out

12/1

11/1

Form: 22539

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Placed form in turf claimers/maidens for Ger Lyons; well beaten on yard bow at Gowran.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(18)

6th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Gowran Park

Plankton

8st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Richard John O’Brien

towards rear of midfield

14/1

14th

22

(27)

27th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Plankton

9st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Richard John O’Brien

15-race maiden but not disgraced on his stable debut at the Curragh last week; could outrun his likely odds.

33/1

7th

18

(2)

20th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Plankton

8st 7lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Richard John O’Brien

Some promise for Ger Lyons early last season but showed very little in 10 runs for Andrew McNamara; starts for another new yard and best form has come on quicker ground.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8-6900 C

Last run: 86 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
First reserve; won 7f handicap here off 52 last year; little impression in four starts this term.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

10

(12)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Gormanston

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Dual course winner, including over this trip; lightly raced last couple of seasons and mostly below-par apart from one decent C&D run last winter; first run since May.

20/1

11th

9

(1)

23rd May 2023

Good

1m 1f 100y

16:35 Gowran Park

Gormanston

8st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

led narrowly

20/1

Form: 040-0

Last run: 142 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; ran well in 7f maiden here last year; well beaten on handicap bow at Gowran
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

6

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Pink Socks

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Legs two and three of her January hat-trick for Ian Williams came here (7f/1m); went off the boil for him and hard to fancy on what she's done in three starts for this yard.

14/1

9th

3

(1)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Pink Socks

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Stephanie Cassidy

A three-time winner early in 2026, including over C&D, for Ian Williams; not discredited on just her second run for current yard when fifth in 1m handicap here two weeks ago; in the mix off a slipping mark.

20/1

5th

6

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Pink Socks

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Rattled off a hat-trick here and at Newcastle in January, but she was disappointing last time on her first outing since leaving Ian Williams; needs to bounce back.

20/1

Form: 10-400 CD

Last run: 72 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; C&D maiden winner was fourth in Leopardstown handicap in June but well held since.
Place /
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Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

3

(5)

13th May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Dream

9st 12lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Anthony McCann

8lb higher than for his 7f win here in February when in this new headgear combination; current mark is looking an issue but it was a good run over 6f here two weeks ago.

6/4

6th

3

(5)

13th May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Dream

9st 12lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Anthony McCann

8lb higher than for his 7f win here in February when in this new headgear combination; current mark is looking an issue but it was a good run over 6f here two weeks ago.

6/4

2nd

1

(3)

29th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Dream

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Anthony McCann

Ended a long losing run with his emphatic win over 7f here (3-1) in February and he gave it a decent shot when a 2l fourth over C&D last time; still unexposed as a sprinter and he shouldn't be far away.

6/1

Non-runners

Gormanston, Pink Socks, Big Dream

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €68.00
Straight Forecast €139.77
Tricast €2078.52
Trifecta €938.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Endless Season

RP Ratings (IRE):

Plankton

POSTDATA:

Instrumental

The Irish Sun:

Endless Season